Topsail Island is a year-round recreational area, with the peak tourist season being late spring to late fall. Many year-round RV campers occupy extended-stay beachfront sites to take advantage of the mild climate and discounted monthly rates.
Virginia Creek Campground is located in Hampstead, North Carolina, and offers 150 camping sites, a game room and Sunday church services. Open year-round, Lanier's Campground is located on the Intracoastal Waterway side of Topsail Island, and basic tent sites as well as full hook-up sites are available as of 2010.
For campers interested in centering their vacation around boating activities, camping on the Intracoastal Waterway side of Topsail Island is advised for the best boat docking availability within a park. Campers who have come to surf or hike should choose an ocean-side campground, and the best campground picks for golfers are the inland RV parks such as Holland's Shelter Creek Outdoor Adventure Park.
